A visitor visa for Australia, specifically subclass 600, allows individuals to enter the country for tourism, visiting family or friends, or for certain business activities. The visa can be granted for stays of up to 12 months, with processing times varying. Most applicants are required to apply online through Immi Account. 

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Types of Visitor Visas:

• Business Visitor Stream: For those engaging in business activities such as attending conferences, meetings, or negotiations. 

• Frequent Traveller Stream: For those who frequently travel to Australia and meet specific criteria. 

• Tourist Stream (apply outside Australia): For those visiting for tourism, cruises, or to visit family and friends. 

• Tourist Stream (apply in Australia): For those already in Australia on a substantive visa or within 28 days of their visa ceasing, and seeking to visit for tourism or to see family and friends. 

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Key Requirements and Considerations:

• Genuine Visitor:

  Applicants must genuinely intend to stay temporarily in Australia and only engage in activities permitted by the visa. 

• Sufficient Funds:

  Applicants must demonstrate they have, or have access to, sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay and for their departure from Australia. 

• Health and Character:

  Applicants must meet the health and character requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. 

• No Further Stay:

  The visa often includes a "no further stay" condition, meaning applicants cannot usually apply for another visa while in Australia. 

• Health Insurance:

  Applicants may be required to provide evidence of comprehensive health insurance coverage. 

• Online Application:

  Most applications are lodged online through Immi Account. 

• Processing Times:

  Visa processing times can vary and are available on the Department of Home Affairs website. 

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Cost:

The cost of an Australian visitor visa （subclass 600) varies depending on the stream and where you apply from. The main streams are Tourist, Business Visitor, Sponsored Family, and Frequent Traveller. Generally, the cost ranges from AUD 195 to AUD 1435, with potential additional costs for security bonds or fast-tracking. 

Here's a breakdown of the costs for different streams:

• Business Visitor Stream: AUD 195. 

• Sponsored Family Stream: AUD 200. 

• Frequent Traveller Stream: AUD 1,435. 

• Tourist Stream:

  • Applying from outside Australia: AUD 195. 

  • Applying from within Australia: AUD 490. 

  • Some may have to pay a subsequent temporary application charge.

Additional costs to consider:

• Security bond:

  The Australian government may ask the sponsor for a security bond for the Sponsored Family stream. 

• Fast-track application:

  For certain nationalities, an additional fee may apply to fast-track the Business Visitor visa. 

• Health insurance:

  While not a direct visa cost, health insurance to cover potential medical expenses is highly recommended. ​

 

Get in touch with us for a personalised visa eligibility assessment.

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